National Havoc Robot League (NHRL)

• The National Havoc Robot League (NHRL) is a robot combat league based in Norwalk, Connecticut. Business Wire+3Wikipedia+3NHRL+3

  
  

• It was formerly known as the Norwalk Havoc Robot League. Wikipedia+1

  
  

• Its mission includes promoting robotics, engineering, and STEM, both as a hobby and in competitive form. Business Wire+1

  
  

Key Features / Structure | National Havoc Robot League (NHRL)

• Weight classes: Robots are divided into weight classes, notably 3 lb, 12 lb, and 30 lb classes. Wikipedia+2Business Wire+2

• Events & Schedule: There are multiple qualifying events during a season, culminating in a “World Championship” event. Wikipedia+2Norwalk Hour+2

• Location: Events are often hosted at their facility in Norwalk, at 165 Water Street, South Norwalk. Business Wire+3CTvisit+3Wikipedia+3

  
  

Recent/Notable Facts

• In 2023, over 1,000 bots competed throughout the season for 72 slots in the World Championship. Business Wire+1

  
  

• NHRL awarded $1,000,000 in grants to STEM organizations. Business Wire+1

• The league has seen a large increase in audience/engagement: hundreds of millions of social media views. Business Wire+

  
  

• They’ve held special events like the “Havoc All-Stars Invitational,” where creators build robots live, etc. Business Wire+1

  
  

Rules / Components

• Robots must have an active weapon (not just mobility and passive defense) to participate in full combat. Wikipedia

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• Events are open to all levels (from amateurs to experienced builders). The Spectator element is also big — there are live events, streaming, etc.

Joe likes to build things. His Pinewood Derby car did very well as a kid.